There are 5 ways to get from Solana Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m$110–180Drive 202.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Goletacar 202.6 mi
3h 35m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
7h 18mTrain to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SAN - SBA
3h 32m$68–251Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane LAX - SBA
5h 45m$364–600
Solana Beach to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles Airport, CA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station station and arriving at Goleta Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Goleta is 214 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $110 - $180.
The train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station takes 5h 32m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Solana Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Goleta is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Santa Barbara Airport via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Airport, CA in around 7h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–190
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
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Booking & Getting There
Solana Beach to Goleta bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Goleta Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Goleta is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Solana Beach to Goleta.
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